Recall Z-1689-2009 ยท MQB Solid State X-Ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager)
Ge Healthcare
GE Innova 3100-IQ, Cardiovascular Imaging System, GE Healthcare, Waukesha, WI 53188 (The system consists of an a monoplane positioner, a vascular or cardiac table, an X-ray system and a digital detector). Indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for vascular angiography diagnostic and interventional procedures and optionally, rotational imaging procedures. It is also
| Date | Sep 24, 2009 (initiated Oct 9, 2008) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | GE Healthcare has become aware of an Air Kerma Rate issue associated with a large Equivalent Patient Thickness (EPT) on the Innova system that my impact patient safety. During a Maximum Air Kerma Rate (AKR) calibration procedure check, GE Healthcare found the AKR calibration procedure does not exactly reflect the worst-case clinical usage of the product. This may result, when using large Equival |
| Root cause | Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act |
| Action | Consignees were sent a GE Healthcare "Important electronic Product Radiation Warning" letter dated November 3, 2008. The letter was addressed to Healthcare Administrator/Risk Managers, Managers of Radiology/Cardiology, Radiologists/Cardiologists. The letter described the Defect Description and Related Hazards, Affected Product Details, Safety Instructions, Product Correction and Contact Information. For further information, contact the GE Healthcare Technical Support Center at 1-800-437-1171. |
| Quantity | 929 units total |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution -- United States including Puerto Rico and Guam. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K031637 | INNOVA 3100 GE Medical Systems, Aug 22, 2003 |
| K052412 | INNOVA 2100-IQ, INNOVA 3100, INNOVA 3100-IQ, INNOVA 4100, AND INNOVA 4100-IQ GE Healthcare, Sep 16, 2005 |
| K061163 | INNOVA 2121IQ, INNOVA 3131IQ, INNOVA 4100, INNOVA 4100IQ, INNOVA 3100, INNOVA 3100IQ, INNOVA 2100IQ WITH INNOVA IVUS OPT Ge Medical Systems, LLC, Jun 7, 2006 |